Week in review: Back to work – back to reality, or not?
Labour Bulletin | 13 January, 2012
Dear Reader,
The New Year is well under way. I hope yours is off to a good start and turns out to be a prosperous one.
If your office only opened on Monday like most offices around the country, you probably heard a lot of employees and colleagues complain that they struggle to get back into the swing of things.
Things that only took them minutes to do before the holidays now take them forever… They oversleep, forget their access cards and computer login details… Make silly mistakes… Park in the CEO’s spot… It’s like everyone is still in holiday mood!
The good news is that your employees will be back to their normal, productive selves come Monday. Until then, have a look at the labour news that made headlines this week.
Jump onboard with these on-boarding tips and tricks
Thu, 12th January 2012
7 out of 10 times you hire the wrong candidate!
Wed, 11th January 2012
When you consider hiring an employee, it’s tempting to offer the job to the candidate who’s most like you. The candidate feels as comfortable as a well-worn shoe. You won’t get many surprises once you make the job offer, and your gut is comfortable that your favorite candidate can do the job.
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Exclusive Report
Wed, 11th January 2012
The resource managers use to:
· Recruit staff effectively,
· Prevent absenteeism and
· Dismiss employees without worrying about the CCMA
Kick off a fantastic year with these hot HR tips!
Tue, 10th January 2012
As we get settled into this exciting New Year, businesses all over South Africa are reviewing their current business practices and identifying how to best utilise their workers as they move forward.
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Book your spot at the FSP Business BEE Survival Workshop BEFORE 13 January 2012
Mon, 9th January 2012
Book your spot at the FSP Business BEE Survival Workshop BEFORE 13 January 2012, and you’ll save 35% on the booking price of R2 990! Don’t delay – seats are filling up fast!
Have a fantastic weekend!
Until next time...
Marisa Viljoen
Managing Editor – The Practical Guide to Human Resources Management
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Editors note
Michelle Govender
Labour Bulletin Editor
The Labour Bulletin team speaks to subscribers every week on landmark labour events and offer valuable and practical information from the Handbook, from questions and answers and from our experts that subscribers can use now to benefit their business.